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  Ruffhouse Records - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ruffhouse Records is a record label founded in 1989 by Chris Schwartz and Joe Nicolo as a joint venture with Columbia Records.
Shwartz continued with RuffNation Records, Nicolo continued with Judgement Records.
The Fugees and solo members Pras, Wyclef Jean and Lauryn Hill took the label to a higher level.
www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ruffhouse_Records   (123 words)

  
 RuffNation Records - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
RuffNation Records is a joint venture record label between Chris Schwartz and Warner Bros. Records.
It was started after Ruffhouse Records is dissolved.
This page was last modified 01:12, 1 April 2005.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/RuffNation_Records   (79 words)

  
 Label indépendant - Wikipédia
Acute Records : Musique expérimentale, Rock indé, Post-Punk, Punk rock, Rock
Amish Records : Abstract, Musique expérimentale, Rock indé, Instrumental, Post-Punk, Rock
Silber Records : Dronology, Musique expérimentale, Rock indé, Post-Rock
fr.wikipedia.org /wiki/Label_ind%E9pendant   (2096 words)

  
 Major Figgas :: Figgas 4 Life :: RuffNation Records
A few CD's and tapes before this on the streets of Philly caught the attention of RuffNation Records, the company that would eventually be driven into the ground by unexpectedly low sales from the MF debut.
Jay understandably considered it a diss that this group from Philly who only sold 10,000 copies of their retail CD wouldn't wanna be on the same track as the God MC.
Ab Liva is already halfway done his album for Aftermath Records, and from what I heard of it expect it to be hot.
www.rapreviews.com /archive/2002_07_figgas4.html   (641 words)

  
 RuffNation Records
This article about a record label is a stub.
This page was last modified 01:12, 1 Apr 2005.
The article about RuffNation Records contains information related to RuffNation Records and See also.
www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/RuffNation_Records   (79 words)

  
 RuffNation :: kristy frank
Introducing Kristy Frank, the 15 year-old female alternative pop/rock sensation from the city of Vacaville, California, who recently signed to Chris Schwartz's Ruffnation Records and is now poised to storm the industry with her debut album scheduled for a 2005 release.
Kristy has an "All American" appeal and charisma and is well positioned for success in the industry on many levels with development deals in place for an animated feature film and cartoon series entitled Rebel Girl, a reality show entitled "It's a Kristy Frank Life", and her own apparel and accessories lines.
In addition to the many rehearsals and studio recording sessions while working on her upcoming album, Kristy is currently taking vocal lessons, dance, and acting classes along with guitar lessons as she sharpens her craft and prepares herself for songwriting.
ruffnation.com /kristyfrank.html   (322 words)

  
 Netscape Search Category - Record Labels
RuffNation Records is Hip Hop Music Ruff Nation Records and Ruff World Entertainment.
Son of Satan Records An independent rap label from the midwest, founded by C.E.O. and musical artist Dangerous Devil.
Wild Records, Willie D Record Label Wild Records is owned and operated by Willie D from Geto Boys.
open.netscape.com /Arts/Music/Styles/Hip_Hop/Record_Labels?lo=101&hi=200   (529 words)

  
 Bernard M. Resnick - Published Writings - Symposium Discussion on the Record Industry's Perspective
I think that rather than go through all of those details, it is more important for Kevon and I to open up broader context of the business model and where this is from the standpoint of the record companies, their ultimate goals and how they ultimately compete with each other.
There used to be more record companies, now there are actually 5, and I’m just going to list them for you so you know how it works.
But in the wake of the settlement offer, the Napster offer, I think it was a billion dollars, $150 million dollars a year, I think its $150 million dollars to each of the 5 majors and $50 million to smaller companies.
www.bernardresnick.com /writings/napstervillanova.html   (2641 words)

  
 RuffNation Films: Company Profile - the co founder of RuffHouse Records has created cutting edge, uncompromising ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Now, with the launch of RuffNation Films CEO Chris Schwartz and RuffNation Films President Rich Murray are creating feature length films, with storylines and acting talent pulled directly from the world of hip hop.
RuffNation Film's debut release, the award winning “Snipes” starring international rap star Nelly, was theatrically released in September 2002 and debuted on DVD in February 2003.
RuffNation Film's second film, “Train Ride” starring Wood Harris (HBO’s “The Wire”) and hip-hop legend MC Lyte is slated for release in early 2005.
www.ruffnationfilms.com /company_profile.htm   (228 words)

  
 Attorney Lawyer Entertainment Attorney Entertainment Lawyer Music Attorney Music Lawyer Music Law Music Business Music ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Record companies in the United States are classified as follows:
BMG is home to more than 200 record labels in 42 countries world-wide.
Ruffnation Records is associated with Warner Bros. Records, and Maverick Records is a joint-venture between Warner Bros. Records, Madonna, Guy Oseary, and Ronnie Dashev.
entertainment-law-attorney.com.bcentralhost.com /RECORDCOMPANIES.htm   (519 words)

  
 Company News On Call   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The joint-venture agreement provides for exclusive worldwide distribution of RuffNation releases through Warner Bros. and is effective immediately.
It allows us to stay as close to the street as we need to be." "Chris and I have a personal relationship," Thyret commented, "and now that he and RuffNation are part of the Warner Bros. Records Inc. family, I'm very excited about that relationship becoming both a business and personal one.
Chris' track record in developing and breaking some of the most successful and relevant artists in contemporary music truly speaks for itself.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=105&STORY=/www/story/07-13-1999/0000980706   (550 words)

  
 Tidewater Grain rocks and rolls into town
After receiving an offer from Ruffnation Records, the band hit the recording studio and in three months birthed its first album "Here On The Outside," released Sept. 15.
The album is not as hard as McNamara wished it could be, resulting from the influence of his record label Ruffnation Records.
The mysterious image record companies strive to implant in bands to create a division between bands and their fans is something McNamara said Tidewater Grain is trying to stray from.
www.dailyegyptian.com /fall00/10-18-00/copper.html   (580 words)

  
 List of record labels - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The following is a partial list of record labels, both past and present.
From a business perspective, many present labels are part of the "Big Four" record companies which hold over 75% of the market share ($25 billion market).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Big_Five_record_labels   (209 words)

  
 ab_davie_electmedia_1|Programming and Distribution|Pro Talk Interviews|Helen Little
"For a company releasing records, 'airplay' is important depending on the type of music.
Records and the economy: "I think that the economy will always affect the music industry a great deal.
It's hard for people to part with their hard-earned dollars when the economy is 'tight,' so to speak….One of the things (about consumers now) is that they buy music but they buy it more carefully.
wps.ablongman.com /ab_davie_electmedia_1/0,6496,510583-,00.html   (247 words)

  
 Labels links   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Brick Records is an independent hip-hop record label that was established in 1996 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
An independent record label consisting of talented emcees and producers aimed at preserving both the music and the culture of hip hop, which are by nature inseparable.
RuffNation Records is Hip Hop Music - Ruff Nation Records and Ruff World Entertainment.
www.suite101.com /linkcategory.cfm/4851/7906   (510 words)

  
 Netscape Search Category - Record Labels
Avatar Records Avatar Records an independent Los Angeles based record label whose projects include the "Fear of a Black Hat" soundtrack, "Pump Ya Fist" compilation featuring the Fugees, KRS-One, Tupac and the R&B trio Goodfellaz.
Hitman Records An independent Hip Hip and R&B record label with national and worldwide distribution.
Model City Records Model City Records is an independent record label looking for strong talent in all aspects of music but mostly dealing with artist in hip-hop scene.
search-intl.netscape.com /Arts/Music/Styles/Hip_Hop/Record_Labels?...   (1382 words)

  
 links USAlabel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
CommonWealth Records - Boston / Clokworx and Bawston Strangla.
Familia Records -Chicano rap, Southside riders, Spanish fly.
RuffNation Records -The Fugees, Lauryn Hill, Cypress Hill, and Wyclef Jean.
martial-productions.com /linxUSAlabels.htm   (606 words)

  
 RuffNation Films: Chris Schwartz - Chris Schwartz is an unprecedented CEO who brings street sensibility to the ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
RuffNation Films: Chris Schwartz - Chris Schwartz is an unprecedented CEO who brings street sensibility to the mainstream with complete conviction as founder of RuffHouse Records and RuffNation Films
As founder of RuffHouse Records, Schwartz built a fortress of hip-hop’s most renowned talent for nearly a decade, selling his artists without selling them short of credibility.
Providing facilities from recording to promotion, Schwartz’s labels achieved sales in excess of 100 million units, with over 170 gold and platinum records globally.
www.ruffnationfilms.com /chris.htm   (238 words)

  
 SNIPES   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The two partners envision RuffNation Films as a music-film hybrid; a satellite to the record company that will take full advantage of the expertise that both have gathered during 15 years in the music and film industry.
The film is set in Murray’s hometown of Philadelphia and centered around mysterious events that occur at an independent record label- a world that is very familiar to both he and his partner Schwartz.
Since wrapping “SNIPES” Murray has directed several new music videos, recently filming clips for Palm U.K. artist: Lisa Roxanne and RuffNation Records artist: Outsidaz (featuring Melanie Blatt) and is preparing to make his first foray into the world of commercial advertising.
www.snipesmovie.com /html/filmmakers-richmurray.shtml   (404 words)

  
 What's New Page
Michael Schawarz's, RuffNation Records are set to drop a bunch of albums by the end of the year.
Expect RuffNation to finish the year with a release from R&B group No Question on September 5th, DJ Muggs' "Soul Assassin's project on September 26th and to round the year up with The Outsidaz album "The Bricks" on October 31st.
Various reasons why this may have happened, one may be due to the fact that Loud Record's, M.O.P's new record label, wanted to promote the album a bit more and also release another single with hopefully a video.
theassassin.iwarp.com /whats_new.html   (1744 words)

  
 Entertainment and sports litigator in Philadelphia: Kevon Glickman
From 1999 to 2002 Kevon was President and Chief Operating Officer of Ruffnation Records, a joint venture with Warner Bros. Records; RuffLife Records, an independent label distributed by ADA and Ruffsongs Music Publishing.
Vice President/General Counsel for Ruffhouse Records, a joint venture with Sony Entertainment, which sold over 50 million albums in the urban and dance genres.
Notably, Ruffhouse was responsible for the highest selling rap album of all time, The Fugees’, The Score, which also garnered two Grammy Awards, and Lauryn Hill’s, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, which won five Grammy Awards.
www.jacobslawpc.com /glickman.htm   (341 words)

  
 takeoutmusic.com: Features: Music IndustryReport: Billboard/BET R&B HIP HOP Confrence   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
It started off with an excellent panel, "Does Crossing Over Mean Losing Credibility," which included Atlantic Recording artist Fat Joe, Violator Management CEO Chris Lighty and Head of The Trawick Group, Herb Trawick.
Panelists included Kedar Massenburg of Motown Records, Steve McKeever of Hidden Beach Recordings, Chris Schwartz of Ruffnation Records, Dedra Tate of Flavor Unit Entertainment and Fred Jerkins of DarkChild Gospel.
Of course there were the parties and there was only one to be at - the Ruffnation Records showcase on Thursday August 17.
www.takeoutmusic.com /articles/billboard_rnb_conference_sep2000.htm   (544 words)

  
 RuffNation Records : Daily Hip-Hop News : SOHH.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Chris Schwartz has undoubtedly been a leader in developing some of the hottest artists in the industry.
From RuffHouse Records he brought acts ranging from The Fugees, Kriss Kross and Cypress Hill.
Now armed with his new label, RuffNation he sets out with a new breed of talent to takeover the hip-hop world.
www.sohh.com /thewire/read.php?contentID=1614   (61 words)

  
 RuffNation :: spin doctors
And so the one-off begat a mini-tour, which begat a summer tour in 2002 and the realization there was no better time for the Spin Doctors to officially reconvene-as friends who make awesome music together.
To that end, they've implemented plans for another summer tour and agreed to "…make a record and make a go of this, see where it takes us."
The Spin Doctors are here to play, play great songs and deliver them in funky, boundary-taunting concert context that can eat hours like minutes (reason numero uno that they've helped to spawn an entire scene).
www.ruffnation.com /spindoctors.html   (685 words)

  
 "ARTS OF THE ROUNDTABLES"
DeepThinka Records - independent record company dedicated to releasing explosive, cutting edge music to the masses, while keeping a street flavor appeal.
Gonervill Records - futuristic hip hop, scratched up, breakbeat recording lable.
San Jose Sound Recording Company - home of hip-hop group 10bass t, sjsr specializes in rap, spoken word, jazz, funk, house, and any other hip-hop related music.
members.fortunecity.com /basp2/hipdj6.html   (417 words)

  
 The Philadelphia Music Conference 2001 - Keynotes and Schedule   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
PMC 2001 is proud to present Jerry Blair, Executive Vice President of Arista Records, Chris Lighty, CEO, Violator Records/Management, as well as Jonas Nachsin, President of Roadrunner Records as Keynote Speakers.
And now the producer, manager, record executive and visionary is ready to take his career and that of his company to the next level.
These studio heads will cover new technologies and advancements in the recording industry as well as how to be successful when quality home recordings are so affordable.
www.intermixx.com /WebDev/gopmc/schedule.html   (3500 words)

  
 major_label   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Three pre-teen boys have been hand-picked from school choirs, and handed a £500,000 record deal with the Universal Classics label.
Talent scouts from the label scoured 50 cathedrals and churches across the country, reports the BBC, in a search for special (and marketable) talent.
record company executive (who will remain un-named) who noticed our andquot;We are not evilandquot; stand.
major_label.networklive.org   (627 words)

  
 Law firm swings at showbiz, sports - 2003-08-18   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The two also are creating a company called Respect Management that will manage the business and personal affairs of entertainers and athletes, and may create their own music label.
Glickman was previously general counsel for Ruffhouse Records, a joint venture with Sony Entertainment that was the label for notable pop artists such as Lauryn Hill and the Fugees.
He was also president of Ruffnation Records, a joint venture with Warner Bros.
www.bizjournals.com /philadelphia/stories/2003/08/18/story8.html   (746 words)

  
 Bernard M. Resnick - Monthly Demo Reviews
Producer Ruggedness (Ram Squad, Major Figgas, Doc Holiday, Outsidaz), who recently signed a management deal this week with Management Freakz, Inc., is now working on music for RuffNation Records Artist Liz Leite.
Major Figgas - Recently signed to RuffNation/Warner Brothers Records, Major Figgas are on the forefront of a new hip hop horizon coming out of Philly.
A 10 city promo tour starts at the end of June, and if things develop the way they did in Philly, Ram Squad will be all over the airwaves by Fall.
www.bernardresnick.com /review_archives/2000-06.html   (566 words)

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